Moving to Brazil from Saint Lucia

moving to

What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Lucia to Brazil — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Brazil, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Brazil

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Lucia to Brazil, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
183 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Saint Lucia live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Lucia and Brazil stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
BR
20.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
BR
48%

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
BR
21.4

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
BR
2.3t

Saint Lucia performs better than Brazil across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
BR
1.5%

Brazil performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
BR
$18,600

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
BR
13.3

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Brasilia
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
View all months
Month Castries Brasilia
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

With 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brazil can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Lucia and Brazil.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 48% of people in Brazil feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Saint Lucia?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

Share this

At a Glance

LC BR
Population 167,122 217,240,060
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190